Episode
#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
1:49:27
Published: Thu Jul 30 2020
Description
Matt Maruca is the CEO of Ra Optics and creator of The Light Diet. This episode goes DEEP. Expect to learn how crucial light is to optimising your health, why sunlight and energy levels are intrinsically linked, Matt's favourite protocols for cold exposure, the best type of water to drink, the importance of seafood and much more. Sponsor: Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (Enter promo code MODERNWISDOM for 85% off and 3 Months Free) Extra Stuff: Get a pair of Ra Optics - https://raoptics.com/modernwisdom Follow Matt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
The host of the podcast talks about the response from the audience to a newsletter where he was using scissors to cut mints.
00:00 - 04:14 (04:14)
Summary
The host of the podcast talks about the response from the audience to a newsletter where he was using scissors to cut mints. Additionally, he recommends Raw Optics blue blockers and a VPN service.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Neurosurgeon Jack Kruse's theories on light, circadian biology, and eating food in season may seem unconventional, but have gained a dedicated following from those in the Bulletproof and paleo communities.
04:14 - 13:22 (09:07)
Summary
Neurosurgeon Jack Kruse's theories on light, circadian biology, and eating food in season may seem unconventional, but have gained a dedicated following from those in the Bulletproof and paleo communities. His work has been synthesized into a digestible format for the layperson and applied in practical ways.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
A new researcher based in Philadelphia has shown that modern diseases without a known cause or cure are actually caused by damaged energy production systems.
13:22 - 20:09 (06:47)
Summary
A new researcher based in Philadelphia has shown that modern diseases without a known cause or cure are actually caused by damaged energy production systems. These systems are responsible for providing energy that allows our genes to function properly, and without them, our health is compromised.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The availability of light has been critical in the evolution of living organisms as it is used to catalyze reactions for life, especially in the initial input of energy necessary for these reactions using enzymes that require light.
20:09 - 27:30 (07:20)
Summary
The availability of light has been critical in the evolution of living organisms as it is used to catalyze reactions for life, especially in the initial input of energy necessary for these reactions using enzymes that require light. Light has been a key aspect in the outsourcing of energy production for survival.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Researchers discovered that sunlight, particularly ultraviolet light, can be used for heliotherapy to disinfect wounds and help them heal faster.
27:30 - 34:08 (06:38)
Summary
Researchers discovered that sunlight, particularly ultraviolet light, can be used for heliotherapy to disinfect wounds and help them heal faster. Additionally, ultraviolet light was found to kill bacteria, which can aid in curing diseases like tuberculosis.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Our cells communicate with ultraviolet light, and 98% of the light in our bodies enters through our eyes.
34:08 - 42:42 (08:33)
Summary
Our cells communicate with ultraviolet light, and 98% of the light in our bodies enters through our eyes. Exposure to the sun can elevate our consciousness due to its effects on our pineal gland and the increased production of serotonin and melatonin.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Morey Haber discusses how the chronic blue light stimulus from our screens is impacting our body and why the red and infrared light is important to balance it.
42:42 - 53:10 (10:27)
Summary
Morey Haber discusses how the chronic blue light stimulus from our screens is impacting our body and why the red and infrared light is important to balance it.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The amount of sun you get can affect your skin and your brain's ability to create melanocyte stimulating hormone.
53:10 - 59:59 (06:49)
Summary
The amount of sun you get can affect your skin and your brain's ability to create melanocyte stimulating hormone. If you have a belief system or are in a state of chronic fear, it can also affect and drain you emotionally.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The guest recommends using blue blockers like Raw Optics a few hours before bedtime to help you sleep better alongside sleeping with and waking up with the sun to improve your sleep quality.
1:00:00 - 1:06:25 (06:25)
Summary
The guest recommends using blue blockers like Raw Optics a few hours before bedtime to help you sleep better alongside sleeping with and waking up with the sun to improve your sleep quality.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Eating during daylight hours allows for proper metabolic functioning and can prevent metabolic damage caused by disrupted sleep patterns.
1:06:25 - 1:12:19 (05:54)
Summary
Eating during daylight hours allows for proper metabolic functioning and can prevent metabolic damage caused by disrupted sleep patterns.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast host discusses the negative effects of chemicals, like fluoride, in city tap water and suggests looking into spring water delivery services for a healthier alternative.
1:12:19 - 1:21:21 (09:02)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the negative effects of chemicals, like fluoride, in city tap water and suggests looking into spring water delivery services for a healthier alternative. They also ponder the possibility of adapting a spring water delivery service for a plumbed-in fridge water dispenser.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker argues that seafood consumption is critical for brain and visual function as it provides the body with low toxin and low mercury DHA, which is harder for the body to produce from other non-seafood sources.
1:21:21 - 1:25:22 (04:00)
Summary
The speaker argues that seafood consumption is critical for brain and visual function as it provides the body with low toxin and low mercury DHA, which is harder for the body to produce from other non-seafood sources.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Leptin Reset is a dietary and circadian rhythm strategy to reset hormones followed by cold thermogenesis after four to six weeks to effectively burn fat as heat.
1:25:22 - 1:30:56 (05:33)
Summary
The Leptin Reset is a dietary and circadian rhythm strategy to reset hormones followed by cold thermogenesis after four to six weeks to effectively burn fat as heat. A huge protein breakfast is recommended to stop craving carbs.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the potential health risks of living in a home with high radiation levels from smart technology and offers tips to minimize the risk of exposure to electromagnetic radiation.
1:30:56 - 1:39:43 (08:47)
Summary
The podcast discusses the potential health risks of living in a home with high radiation levels from smart technology and offers tips to minimize the risk of exposure to electromagnetic radiation.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about people's tendency to have multiple options and not committing to one fully.
1:39:43 - 1:46:24 (06:40)
Summary
The speaker talks about people's tendency to have multiple options and not committing to one fully. He also mentions the importance of making decisions and taking actions, even if it means just learning more.
Episode#203 - Matt Maruca - How To Use Light To Optimise Your Health & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Light Diet Podcast is set to launch in a month and a half, where host Ben Greenfield will discuss resetting circadian rhythms and the impact of light exposure with experts in the field.
1:46:24 - 1:49:14 (02:49)
Summary
The Light Diet Podcast is set to launch in a month and a half, where host Ben Greenfield will discuss resetting circadian rhythms and the impact of light exposure with experts in the field.